How do I access my webcam on my computer?

Hi,

Check the Start - All Programs Menu for Camera, WebCam, a Folder/Program with the System Maker's

name or similar to see if you can locate the WebCam software.

Check with the System Maker's Support, their on-line documentation and drivers, and ask in their

forums (if any).

Acer - USA - Service and Support - Drivers

http://us.acer.com/acer/service.do?LanguageISOCtxParam=en&ctx2.c2att1=25&CountryISOCtxParam=US&ctx1g.c2att92=447&ctx1.att21k=1&CRC=3618978704

Acer - Drivers - check by model - be sure to set for the correct Windows version.

http://us.acer.com/acer/service.do?LanguageISOCtxParam=en&miu10einu24.current.attN2B2F2EEF=3750&sp=page15e&ctx2.c2att1=25&miu10ekcond13.attN2B2F2EEF=3750&CountryISOCtxParam=US&ctx1g.c2att92=453&ctx1.att21k=1&CRC=2054404012

Acer - Worldwide

http://www.acer.com/worldwide/selection.html

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References to Vista apply to Windows 7.

You can try to reload the camera drivers and any camera control software. 

Logon as Admin.

Control Panel - Device Manager - Imaging - write down make and model of camera - double click

on it and on driver's tab get version. Now click Update Drivers (which may not do anything as MS

is far behind certifying drivers). The RIGHT CLICK on the camera - UNINSTALL - REBOOT - this

will refresh the driver stack.

Now go to System Maker's site and download the latest camera driver and other related camera

software (if no newer get the same ones).

Download - SAVE - go to them and RIGHT CLICK - RUN AS ADMIN - reboot after each driver.

Manually look at manufacturer's sites for drivers - and Device Maker's sites.

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/ht/driverdlmfgr.htm

Installing and updating drivers in 7 (updating drivers manually using the methods above is preferred

to ensure the latest drivers from System maker and Device makers are found)

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/43216-installing-updating-drivers-7-a.html

Then leave windows updates on however stop it from loading drivers which are often older than the

ones you have installed. If Updates suggests a driver then HIDE it and look manually to see if their

really is a newer one (at both system maker and device maker's sites).

How To Disable Automatic Driver Installation In Windows Vista - Drivers

http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-windows-vista/

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606(WS.10).aspx

How to use a Webcam

http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-use-a-webcam

Webcam basics — how do they work?

http://www.microsoft.com/canada/home/communications-and-mobility/articles/webcam-basics-how-do-they-work.aspx

Here is a google that shows links to how to use a WebCam with many programs and you can add to

its search for any specific program.

How to use a WebCam

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=how+to+use+a+webcam&aq=f&oq=&aqi

Hope this helps.

Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience : Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.